Living in Kake, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kake · Census data 2020–2024
Kake has 624 residents with a median age of 38.3. The median household income is $52,159 (44% lower than the Alaska median), the median home value is $124,600, the median rent is $1,016/month.
Kake is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Kake at a glance
- Population
- 624
- Median age
- 38.3State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $52,159State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $124,600State: $352,900
- Median rent
- $1,016/moState: $1,419
- Homeowners
- 65.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.7%
- Average commute
- 5 min
Is Kake a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 5 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 12.8%; a poverty rate of 20%.
The weather is best in May to August.
Cost of living in Kake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kake the median home value is $124,600, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,016 per month, which is 24.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,802 a month in housing costs.
Kake median household income
The median household income in Kake is $52,159 and the income per person is $23,020. 20% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Kake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 326
- Owner-occupied
- 65.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.9%
- Vacant
- 26.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.59
Kake demographics
- Population
- 624
- Median age
- 38.3
- Under 18
- 29.2%
- 65 and older
- 18.1%
- Households
- 241
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kake ›
Education in Kake
14.7% of adults 25 and older in Kake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 5.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kake
- Unemployment rate
- 12.8%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 5 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 10.7%
- Drive alone
- 56.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 15.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.5%
Kake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kake | 624 | $52,159 | $124,600 | $1,016 |
| Angoon | 480 | $45,288 | $183,900 | $722 |
| Petersburg | 3,227 | $71,369 | $308,400 | $1,082 |
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Weather and climate ›Living in Kake: FAQ
What is the median household income in Kake, AK?
The median household income in Kake is $52,159, 44% lower than the Alaska median of $92,788 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Kake?
The median home value in Kake is $124,600, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
How much is rent in Kake?
The median gross rent in Kake is $1,016 per month, about 24.6% of household income.
Is Kake, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 5 minutes. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 12.8%; a poverty rate of 20%.
What is the median age in Kake?
The median age in Kake is 38.3 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Kake?
The average commute to work in Kake is 5 minutes; 10.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kake?
The unemployment rate in Kake is 12.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kake?
14.7% of adults in Kake have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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